wishingwell
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Hi MTM,
You have found the best site.
The answers to all your questions can be found here.This is a life line for all of us!If in doubt type type type it out.
Everyone is here for the same reason. To receive help and offer support.
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<'> This is working, do not change something which is working so well for all. 
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Thanks for the read, a bit more knowledge to have.
I've gained more knowledge in the last 8 years working towards getting my son an education than what I gained myself at school?
Keep talking on the same level as them and never ever take a step back, continue until you have talked right over the top of them. Now you will be sure your child is being educated to the best of its ability.
wishingwell
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Hi,
Thanks for all the support everyone.
Sent an e-mail to the DRC awaiting a reply,
Spoke a lady IPSEA, she was a good help and so was all the information you lot have sent. I have my letter written and sent. I?ll wait on their reply,
It is illegal to have a closed policy of any kind for children with special education needs; every child?s needs are individual and must be addressed accordingly. (Legal Advice)
Have an appointment made for Josh tomorrow morning with the orthoscopics.
Started his practice in N.I. last month.
Ian he was really impressed to hear that you had recommended him, THANKS.
I?d heard about this a couple of years ago. But was told it was only in England.
I?ll let you know how it goes. Very excited!
Really lucky to have found this site I?m no longer on my own and it?s a big relief!
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It took 0-6 months;
Once I had the names and telephone numbers of the paediatrician & child psychologist I phoned them weekly (maybe more.) I told them my son was at risk and urgent attention was required, the school could not cope and nor could my child.
They must have got tired of my voice.
His statement was treated in the same manner,
I expected to be told about the ADHD but the words autistic shock me.
wishingwell
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Thanks for all the possitive feed back, your opinions are a great help and I'll look into all of them.
I'll let you know what I fnd out.
wishingwell
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Phasmid
Yes.
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Yes he does have a statement,
He has proven he is willing to work hard and he has achieved so more than anyone ever expected. Every night I put sticking plasters in his pencil case to wrap over the blisters on his fingers from holding his pencil to tight. His writing problems go on and on, but he is determined to keep up with the other children where possible. Occupational therapy was of no help! Unless I can get something in writing from her to use towards getting him help.
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Need your help,
Had a meeting with an ICT Technician in respect of accessing a laptop computer for my asp sons school work. She was able to offer him the Alphasmart Word Processor this was to replace his Starlite (a dated, out sized typewriter which ink can no longer be bought for.)
The school principle and teacher explained that the Alphasmart was not advanced enough for the work he is doing at school (his last year in Primary School.) And that he had developed the appropriate skills to be able to do his work on a laptop. The ITC technician took note of everything and before leaving said the board had a cabinet full of laptop computers not in use and that she could see no reason why he could not receive one. She would speak to her advisory officer and contact the school the next day.
1 week later I received this letter:
Under the Board?s current specialist equipment (including ICT) Policy there is no provision for the allocation of a laptop computer to a pupil in Primary School settings.
His classroom assistant?s hours should be used to assist with written work.
He gets 3 hours assistants per day and is in school for 6 hours. So for the other 3 hours he can sit and watch everyone else work. How is this enabling him to progress at the same level as his peers? He mainly needs help during break and dinner, which is a nightmare for him, how far can the assistant be stretched.
Has anyone else come up against this problem or have you ever heard of anyone getting a laptop from the board at primary level.
All advice greatly excepted, and maybe I?ll try for a meeting
(I just hope this Policy was not written in stone or it will never change)
wishingwell
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Tread with caution! Teachers tend to view a parents attitude to homework as a strong link on how well parents wish their children to achieve academically through out their time in school. Children can surprise us, they pick things up with out parents knowing. Last year my youngest son started year 1. On the second day I collected him from school he began crying before he got out of the school gates. �What happened� I asked I was not leaving the school until I heard what had upset him so much. He replied �My bags full of homework� this little man had never lifted a pencil before starting school. I was prepared for trouble because he never showed any interest in drawing ever. He loved building and making things, new inventions daily. I got down to his level and assured him I would be able to help him get it done! At this stage I had not even seen what was in the school bag. Yes it was hard work there was so much, an example: full reading book, 5 new words to learn from word box, a letter from the alphabet and a number to learn and practice writing. Every night he had a new reading book and five new words this worried me. The numbers and letters were worked on every night for the week in different formats, which turned out to be fun. Yes I did help him a lot because he was really tired after school in 1st year. I wrote his words out and stuck them on my dinning room wall so that every time we sat down to eat or do homework at the table they could be included without making it seem like a chore. Help your son by holding his hand for writing, read the pictures in the reading books before starting to read the print, I?m sure my son memorized the words because I read it to him (I made sure he fully understood the story before we read.) Beyond belief he is a very confident little learner. Always praise every tiny achievement. I am concerned as to why he is doing 10 spellings per night I would get his teacher to fully explain this part. He needs to be familiar with his letters first. Spelling came this year in 2nd year (12 words for the week.) Your little son will surprise you at how quickly he will learn with your support. Believe in yourself and your son. Good luck.
Wishing u well
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Received my transfer to post-primary school letter today. It outlines that transport will only be provided to the nearest suitable type of school local high school mainstream. I have spent time and had found one in the next town, but the board says he will have to get public transport. They will not provide transport. Do I have to except the school they have choosen or lose my transport provision which my son has had for 6 years. He has aspergers, a full statement and is currently travelling to and from in a taxi provided by the board. Also the board informed me if my son was to go to the grammer school, a taxi would be provided to take him to the next town?
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